Emboss is an Add Object tool in Image inside 3DPlotter V3 Studio. Reads the layer's image as a height map and draws it as relief.
How to use Emboss
- Open Studio → Add Object → Image → Emboss
- A live Emboss element is added to the active layer
- Tune parameters in the element card in the object stack (live canvas preview)
- Export plot-ready G-code when satisfied
Menu path: Add Object → Image → Emboss
Key controls
- Surface Mode — lines · Relief Lines, Deformed Mesh, Topography, Bars
- Size — 150mm (30–260mm step 1)
- Relief Height — 34mm (0–160mm step 0.5)
- Lines — 60 (2–120 step 1)
- Angle — 0° (-180–180° step 1)
Tune surface mode, size, relief height, lines, and angle in the inspector — open Studio to see all options.
Shuffle (in the element card) re-rolls: mode, lineAngle, rotate, tilt.
What you can plot with Emboss
- Pen-plotter art on A4/A3 beds (Bambu Lab, Prusa, Creality, and other pen-holder setups)
- Layered linework exported as G-code with pen-up travel
- Combined with other V3 objects and modifiers in the same document
Frequently asked questions
Where is Emboss in the menu?
Add Object → Image → Emboss
What can I adjust?
Start with the key controls above, then fine-tune everything else in the inspector inside Studio.
Is this non-destructive?
Objects live on layers as elements. You can edit parameters anytime; delete the element to remove it.
Does Emboss work with multi-pen plotting?
Yes. Use Pen Palette on a layer to split linework by color, or set per-path ink on modifiers like Offset.
Try Emboss
Open 3DPlotter Studio, follow the steps above, and export a test plot. Lifetime V3 access is €29.90.
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